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2017 Word of the Year: Joyful Responsibility

In 2015, I chose: Integrate

In 2016, it was: Full

And in 2017, I’m going with:...

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6 Ideas to Help Get Your Thanks On

As always, I'm so thankful for each of you and your big hearts. I know you're all busy right...

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Are You Thinking About Suicide? And Other Questions We’re Afraid To Ask

Talking about suicide can be hard. It makes my chest tight. But so many of us are suffering and...

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What Happened When I Couldn’t Complain for 5 Days

My native language is complaining. I’m also fluent in Bitching, Moaning, Whining, and...

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Taming Your Inner Troll

My inner troll is such a pain.
Just like the ones on the internet or the old fashioned,...

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Flip the Script: I Could Never Do Your Job, I Love Animals Too Much

“What do you do?”

“I work at an animal shelter.”

“I could never...

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Intro to Debriefing: 4 Ways to Manage Compassion Fatigue

Recently, I spoke with a friend who has worked in animal sheltering for nearly a decade. I wanted...

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The Good Enough Club

A few of the alums from my Compassion in Balance course have been doing a 30...

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How to Stay Accountable In Online Classes

Have you ever signed up for an online class, but never got around to doing a thing with it?...

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The Dark Side of Empathy: When Too Much Turns Into None

“I had never been told that empathy is a finite resource. You can run out. As a normal,...

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